The Hills Course
Elevated hillside golf in the Messinian landscape.
The Hills Course is the second José María Olazábal layout at Navarino Hills and completes Costa Navarino’s four-course golf offer. It occupies elevated Messinian terrain above the bay, with a more rural inland character than the waterfront sections of The Bay Course and a different visual rhythm from The Dunes Course below.
Why play The Hills Course
The Hills Course works particularly well as the final round in a Costa Navarino Course Swing because it gives golfers another elevated Olazábal test without simply repeating the International Olympic Academy Golf Course. The setting is broad and open, the terrain influences stance and club choice, and the course rewards controlled approaches rather than treating length as the only challenge.
Course character
- Hillside setting: elevated ground creates wide views across rural Messinia and a clear contrast with the lower resort courses.
- Position over power: changes in elevation and angles make placement and approach control important throughout the round.
- Wind and exposure: conditions can change quickly on the more open ground, affecting trajectory and club selection.
- Mixed-group play: multiple tees help the course work for different abilities, but tee choice matters because the back-tee distance is a substantial 6,280 metres.
Practice and operations
The Hills Course shares the Navarino Hills golf environment with the International Olympic Academy Golf Course. Costa Navarino’s current operating information lists both courses from 08:00 to sunset, the golf reception from 07:00 to 19:00 and the driving range from 07:30 to 18:00. Complimentary shuttle services connect Navarino Hills with The Dunes Course. Seasonal changes should be checked directly before travel.
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Pair The Hills with the destination’s contrasting coastal and championship courses. Our Costa Navarino golf and spa guide brings together all four courses, accommodation, wellness and ideas for a multi-round stay.
Stay · Play · Recover
The Hills Course is best treated as part of the wider Costa Navarino stay rather than as a single-course excursion. Resort accommodation, dining and wellness across the destination make it easy to combine the round with recovery and non-golf time. A strong itinerary uses the Hills Course either as the final competitive round or as the second half of a two-course Navarino Hills day split by rest and practice.
Checked 18 September 2026. Course facts and operating information are based on Costa Navarino’s current official Navarino Hills material. Tee-time access, seasonal hours, shuttle frequency and package inclusions should be reconfirmed directly before committing to non-refundable travel. The Global Golfer’s editorial guidance is independent.
Contact & getting there
Navarino Hills, Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece. The courses are spread across different resort locations; confirm your clubhouse and transfer arrangements.
Facilities & practice
Practice facilities, golf services, dining, tuition and equipment availability depend on the course location, date and booking. Confirm the facilities available for your round directly with Costa Navarino.
The Global Golfer view
Elevated hillside golf in the Messinian landscape. For a complete golf break, combine this round with the contrasting courses and resort experiences available across Costa Navarino.
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Before you book
Tee positions, visitor access, green fees, spa and dining arrangements may change. Check current information directly with the operator. The Global Golfer provides independent editorial guidance, not professional golf or medical advice.
Who it suits
Best fit for the trip
Landscape-led golfers
For players attracted to elevation, olive groves and the inland views of the Hills Course.
Golf-focused escapes
For visitors planning more than one Costa Navarino course during the trip.
Strategic golfers
For players who enjoy a modern layout demanding shot selection and distance control.
Resort groups
For groups coordinating rounds, dining and recovery across the destination.
